Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
Town
Saltash
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
82467

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Current location

St Stephens By Saltash Church
St Stephens Road
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 4AP
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 41662 58354
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large polished red marble pedestal upon two bases topped by a tall tapered column. Inscription is on the left hand side of the pedastal
Inscription
/SACRED/TO THE BELOVED/AND HONOURED MEMORY/OF/BENJAMIN SAMBELLS/E.R.A. D.S.M. R.N./SECOND SON OF/WILLIAM & CHRISTINA/SAMBELLS/BORN 24TH FEB. 1872./DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY/THROUGH THE SINKING OF/H.M.S. Q8/21ST AUGUST 1917./
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Sambells, Benjamin
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, decoration, service, relationship, parents, date of birth, manner of death, date of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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